PixelController Rough Cut #2. Featuring two PixelInvaders panels

PixelController Rough Cut #2. Featuring two PixelInvaders panels from michu on Vimeo.

PixelController is an OpenSource LED matrix controller software by Michael Vogt 2010-2013.
PixelController was developed to support my own PixelInvaders Panels (http://pixelinvaders.ch), meanwhile it support a lot of different hardware.

This "Rough Cut" video shows new features of the upcoming 1.3.1 release. New features:
-Wireless PixelInvaders Panels
-OSC Generator: use Processing (or any tool you like) to send images to PixelController.


**Update: PixelController v1.3.1 released, see http://neophob.com/2013/03/pixelcontroller-v1-3-1-released/ for more details**


I included some nice Processing code examples, like using your Android phone's camera to stream to PixelController.


PixelController is an OpenSource project, hosted on GitHub: github.com/neophob/PixelController
Download URL: code.google.com/p/pixelcontroller/downloads/list

Music by Garth Knight - Creepshow Theme: https://soundcloud.com/garth_knight/garth-knight-creepshow-theme

VJ in your pocket

Transform your iPhone or iPod touch into a cutting-edge mashup machine for your music and videos: http://www.algoriddim.com/vjay-iphone Mix and scratch your favorite music videos from iTunes or combine songs from your music library with personal video footage into an interactive audio visual experience. You can even use the built-in camera on your device to add your very own clips to the mix with added special effects. The first of its kind on the iPhone or iPod touch, vjay lets you create fun video mashups, display directly to a TV, or record your performances live to share instantly on Facebook or YouTube.

Tutorial TouchOSC + millumin

Tutorial TouchOSC + millumin from gnomalab on Vimeo.
Tutorial paso a paso sobre como instalar y configurar TouchOSC para usar con MIllumin.

Mail from Christian Sander

"Dear vj labor - Team,
last week we released our Visual Music Clip "TELEPHONE HELICOPTER
APPLAUSE GUNSHOT" by Lorenz Rhode, that was blogged at BoingBoing
(http://bit.ly/nCX2rG), Nerdcore.de, etc.
Now we want to introduce our related interactive Visual Music App
"Synse THAG" for iPhone and iPad.Video artist Anne Lucht captured a
casual kitchen sit-in between a low-res alien gang and their hooded
flatmates, bopping their heads to Lorenz Rhode's krautrocky tune
TELEPHONE HELICOPTER APPLAUSE
GUNSHOT.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRg1FsbXBmc
Here you can try the
iPhone-Version:http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/synse-thag/id472694211?&mt=8Promo-code:
MHMKPYE73YXK
and the iPad-Version:http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/synse-thag-for-ipad/id472829856?&mt=8Promo-code:
99NX3HTK6XJW
__Press-Text:Synse-team got a fresh visual music set for you: Synse
THAG! Video artist Anne Lucht captured a casual kitchen sit-in between
a low-res alien gang and their hooded flatmates, bopping their heads
to Lorenz Rhode's krautrocky tune TELEPHONE HELICOPTER APPLAUSE
GUNSHOT.
Synse is an interactive Visual Music App: It combines controlling
music and visuals with Multitouch and creates a unique audiovisual
experience.
Also check out the original award-winning iPhone-App "Synse - Visual
Music App" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3OK5Hw8Tus
Visuals: www.anne.deMusic: www.facebook.com/lorenzrhodeApp: www.synse.net___

here are some App-Screenshots:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/698157/Synse_Public/SynseTHAGscreenshots.zip

I'm really looking forward to your feedback and hope you'll enjoy the App.
Thanks & Greetings from Duesseldorf,Christian Sander

-- 
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HOMEPAGE: www.synse.net
EMAIL: christian@synse.net

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/Synse
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/#!/Synse_App "


iPhone: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/synse-thag/id472694211?&mt=8
We've got a fresh visual music set for you: Synse THAG! Video artist Anne Lucht captured a casual kitchen sit-in between a low-res alien gang and their hooded flatmates, bopping their heads to Lorenz Rhode's krautrocky tune TELEPHONE HELICOPTER APPLAUSE GUNSHOT.

iPad: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/synse-thag-for-ipad/id472829856?&mt=8

Watch full Visual Music Clip by Anne Lucht that takes you for a trip round the town of Düsseldorf, Germany - the place where electronic music made some huge leaps 30-40 years ago with bands like Can, Neu! and Kraftwerk.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1TwWsysGsQ

And check out the original Synse-Version with 3 more Visual Music sets onhttp://www.synse.net
__
http://www.anne.de
http://www.lorenzrhode.de
http://www.facebook.com/synse

NEW VJ iAPP! - CYBERGOTH

With this app, YOU are the VJ! Available on the iTunes App Store "CyberGothVJFranzK"

The World is Your Canvas - SHOWWX+TM laser pico projector

Enjoy movies, photos, presentations and streaming video up to 100” in image size with the NEW 50% brighter SHOWWX+TM laser pico projector.
With the MicroVision SHOWWX+TM , the world's first laser projector
is now even brighter - our PicoP® display engine allows you to enjoy
deep, rich color projection with bright and vivid laser images that
are always in focus.
Even on curved surfaces. We call this 'infinite focus'.
Brings you a BIG picture from a small and quiet device. SHOWWX+TM single cable connection plugs directly into your iPod, iPhone and iPad. Works with any other mobile phone, notebook or device with TV-Out or VGA functionality.
Infinite Focus
Plug & Play
Thin & Light
Movie Capable
Wide Field of View
Wide Screen Resolution
Bright & Uniform
The SHOWWX+TM works with some of your favorite iPhone, iPad, iPod apps. Click on any of the app logos below to see how they work with the SHOWWX.

Enjoy movies, photos, presentations and streaming video up to 100" in image size with the SHOWWX+™ laser pico projector.
With the Microvision SHOWWX+, the world's first laser pico projector is now even brighter - our PicoP® display engine enables you to enjoy deep, rich color projection with bright and vivid laser images that are always in focus. Even on curved surfaces. We call this 'infinite focus'.

Instantly stream Netflix movies or television shows in big screen formation virtually anywhere with the SHOWWX+™ laser pico projector. First, turn on your SHOWWX+, connect it to your iPhone 4, iPad or iPod touch (4th generation), open the Netflix app, find what you want to watch and tap the play button. Instant big screen.
Learn more at:
http://www.microvision.com/showwxplus

Luminair for iPad

An overview of the new external MIDI input feature in Luminair for iPad. Compatible with Apple's USB camera connection kit and Line 6's MIDI mobilizer dock accessory.
In this video, Livid's Ohm64 control surface is connected to Apple's USB camera connection kit via a powered USB hub.

An overview of the new external OSC input feature in Luminair for iPad. This video shows TouchOSC and a Nintendo Wii-mote controlling various parameters in Luminair.

A quick preview of Luminair for iPad. Luminair for iPad is a revolutionary multitouch DMX lighting control app, built exclusively for iOS. Available now.

iPhon projection (iVJ)

Pár napja még ki gondolta volna, hogy iPhone-nal fogok vetíteni?
Németországba kísértem egy zenekart és a dalok közötti szünetek alatt harmadik bejátszónak az iPhonon futó iVJ-t használtam. Meglepődtem a minőségén és eredményességén. Egy kicsit még fapados, de már most is két csatornát keverhetünk egy szöveg layerrel. Csúcs! Még csak az 1.0-ás verzió, de látszik, hogy nagy lehetőségek vannak benne, csak a vas szab neki határt.

TouchOSC & VDMX

TouchOSC & VDMX - How to set it up from Jan R. on Vimeo.
How to connect TouchOSC on your iPhone with VDMX (uplink & downlink).


TouchOSC & VDMX - Random examples from Jan R. on Vimeo.
Just playing around with TouchOSC & VDMX.

Gerilla Projector?

Ezek után a sötét utcákon akár a zsebünkből előkapott projectorral is vetíthetünk.:)

Az origo.hu cikke:

" A zsebprojektor önálló életre kelt

Az amerikai 3M a Mikroprojektorának újabb változatával, az MPro 150-el mutatkozik be. A kis készülék formája, dizájnja megegyezik a továbbra is kapható MPro 120-al, ám több tekintetben egy teljesen új eszközről van szó, ami önállóan, számítógépes kapcsolat nélkül képes prezentációkat vagy diavetítéseket lejátszani a beépített memóriából, a teljes függetlenséget kétórás akkuidővel biztosítva.
A 3M új MPro 150-es mikroprojektora mindössze 6 grammal nehezebb és egy centivel hosszabb a korábbi (120-as) változatnál, ám ebbe a hat grammba alapvetően új felhasználási módokat sűrített a cég. A legnagyobb, és eddig talán leginkább hiányolt fejlesztés az elődhöz képest az MPro 150 "önállósága". 1GB belső memóriája, valamint Mikro SD kártyafoglalata révén ugyanis az újdonság önmagában is képes Office dokumentumok megjelenítésére, képek, zenék és videók lejátszására. Ez a tulajdonság a kétórás akkumulátoros működéssel a gyakorlatban azt jelenti, hogy egy prezentáció, vagy hangos kisfilm levetítéséhez semmilyen más külső eszközre vagy kábelre nincs szükség a zsebből előhúzott mikroprojektoron kívül. Az új képességhez egy jó külsejű, átlátható menükezelő felületet is készítettek.
A 60x130x24 mm-es MPro 150 fényereje 15 lumenre nőtt a 120-as 12 lumenéhez képest, míg felbontásokban továbbra is VGA és WXGA, tehát 640x480 és 1280x800 között, ötféle módból válogathatunk. A felbontás összemérhető a hagyományos asztali vetítőkével, azok fényereje azonban 100 lumennél kezdődik, de a hasonló árkategóriában szereplő eszközök 2500 lumen fölötti értékekkel rendelkeznek. Természetesen az efféle összevetés nem szerencsés az eszközök eltérő feladatai miatt, de azt jól jelzi, hogy a miniprojektor elsősorban a kisebb képátló és a lesötétített szoba körülményei között használható.

szólj hozzá: 3M MPro 150 miniprojektor
Az újdonság testvérmodelljétől a kisebb csoportoknak elegendő, 0,5 wattos sztereo hangszórók mellett vizuális képességeit is örökölte. Az elérhető képméret tehát a környezeti fényviszonyok függvényében itt is 20 és 127 cm között változik dinamikusan, az előbbi nappali világosságnál is, míg az utóbbi csak elsötétített szobában élvezhető, a fókuszt minden esetben kézzel állíthatjuk be.
Az új készülék hátulján VGA, kompozit video, komponens video, mini USB és audio out (3,5 mm-es stereo jack) csatlakozókat találunk. A készülék hazai ára a gyártó közlése szerint 100 ezer forint alatt marad. "
(origo)

Musikmesse - iCon kontrollerek

" iCon kontrollerek: pofátlanul lemásolták a Korg ötletét, de itt sokkal jobb a megvalósítás, több funkcionalitás és több ötlet, tele kontrollokkal, 100 EUR körüli ár – van miért félnie a Korg-nak… Link-em még nincs, de a részletek alább…

iStage: velocity érzékeny pad-ek, duál színes LED-ek, 1 enkóder
iCreative: multitouch érintőfelület többféle kontroll lehetőséggel
billentyűzet: 16 billentyű az X tengelyen és 8 lépéses moduláció az Y tengelyen
dob: 8 dob pad
fader: 8 fader az X tengelyen, az Y tengely a fader pozícióhoz
Creatic 1-3: frázisok létrehozása különféle kontroll gesztusokkal
iDJ: USB DJ kontroller érintésérzékeny optikai kontroller tárcsákkal "
(adsr)

Akai Does Mini MIDI Keyboard, Pads, a la Korg nano

Az Akai megirigyelte a Korg Nano széria sikerét és kihozta a saját változatát. Eddig ennyit lehet róla tudni:

" Korg’s nano series has been a huge hit. Now it’s Akai’s turn, with their own mini USB pad and keyboard controllers. (Note: given lengthy product turnaround in this industry, these may actually have been designed before the nano – but that’s not as important, ultimately, as which models you like.) The Akai assumes you want something that’s a bit bulkier than the Korg nano line – with, presumably, a payoff in playability.
MusicRadar gets the scoop on the mini models to be announced at Summer NAMM. (Really? People still go to that?) Our friend Ben Rogerson says Akai tells them these are expected Q3 of this year – just in time for back to school. Matrixsynth posted the full press release though we do expect official details Friday.
Update: Akai tells CDM they will make the official announcement on Friday, by which time we’ll have more details to share.
The LPK25 keyboard looks like the biggest competitor here. Korg’s competing nanoKEY sacrifices quite a bit of playability to fit into an ultra-compact space, with an action that — while, incredibly, velocity-sensitive — feels like a laptop keyboard. The LPK25 has some sort of synth action. That ups the weight to “under a pound,” and it remains to be seen whether Akai will match Korg’s unbelievable US$60 street price. But for actually playing a keyboard, the LPK looks like it could be the one to beat – while still fitting on a coach airplane seat tray along with your netbook. And it’s got an arpeggiator, too, not that you really need one with something that only works with software.
The LPD8 is interesting, too, with 8 pads and 8 knobs. But here, to me the Korg may continue to reign supreme. I don’t see scene controls on the Akai LPD8, for one. (I thought the Akai didn’t have scenes, but it looks like program changes 1-4 are that — albeit minus those handy LEDs on the Korg.) Korg’s ultra-light pads — unlike the keyboard — are eminently playable, and feel fantastic. And while the Akai knobs are nice, I imagine I’ll still prefer the hold/flam/roll buttons and X/Y trackpad controller on the Korg. Korg also has some terrific software editing functions. Of course, some people would rather have knobs. That’s why choice is good.
That said, the LPK25 promises to fill a niche I’ve been waiting for someone to fill — a tiny keyboard you can throw in your backpack for programming tunes in a coffee shop.
Stay tuned – I’m finishing up not only a mini (ahem) review of the nanos this week, but also some new templates and scripts that make them easier to use with Ableton Live. "
( createdigitalmusic )

Cue Vj hardware concept

Hát ez egy pofás jószág!

Az angol szöveget most nem fotdítom, mert a képek és a videó önmagáért beszél. Csak azt nem tudom, hol lehet kapni és mennyiért?...

" Cue made of a software-hardware combo turns your laptop into a complete VJ system. The Main features are a 15,4″ Touchscreen and a linear moving Knob-fader. Certain areas of the screen represent information in context with the position of the knob-fader. Alterations with the knob-fader are displayed by movement, scaling and rotation of graphics. These elements gain complexity at higher zoom levels and become touch sensitive. The visual jockey is able to mix loops, apply effects in an intuitive way as well as access a vast library. "

( flylyf.com )

VPlay: An Interactive Surface for VJing

Ez az! Ilyen kell nekünk! Hol lehet kapni?
VPlay: An Interactive Surface for VJing from Stuart Taylor on Vimeo.
VPlay is an interactive multi-touch surface designed to open up the practice of VJing, encouraging new creative dialogues to be formed between VJs and members of the audience.

looop-r

A looop-r egy hardware-software hibrid interfész élő vizuálokhoz.

looop-r from rux on Vimeo.
" looop-r is the second generation of a hardware-software hybrid interface for live visual expression. The objective of this project was to create an intuitive and responsive interface for live visual performances using off-the-shelf components and 'mis-used' technology.
GUI and physical controls are merged into one interface taking advantage of the best each has to offer and combine them using natural mappings and spatial organization.
Actions have direct access controls (with no intermediate menus!) and an appropriate gestures are allowed by matching their nature with the sensor's affordances and cosntraints.
While encompassing a huge range of control and possibilities of media manipulation the interface keeps its simplicity and can be quickly (and literally!) grasped.
looop-r platform is currently running two software versions : VJ and A+V (AudioVisual). A+V veresion includes all features plus a 4 step mini sequencer! "
more info + pics::
looop-r.net/

OSCRemote

Az OSCRemote egy ingyenes távvezérlő alkalmazás iPhon/iPod-ra Tölthető az App Store-ból.

" OSCRemote is an intuitive controller (using OpenSoundControl) that turns the iPhone/iPod into a remote control for any other piece of software on another system within the WiFi network.
Client software may e.g. be Max/MSP, Processing or Blender for which example code is provided on the OSCRemote's website below. This makes the application suitable for controlling performances of all kind.
OSCRemote is an application by Leo van der Veen, an interactive media artist based in the Netherlands.
Key features of OSCRemote :
• easily create custom controllers with the buit-in editor
• control client software using the OpenSoundControl protocol
• save files directly on the iPhone (future release will be able to upload controller files) "

Download Link

eMotion+Wiimote in IR mode

Már többször írtam az eMotiion-ről - eMotion: az elektrónikus mozgás új megközelítése, eMotion, eMotion 0.6.0.6, eMotion 0.6.1 -, erről a fantasztikus szoftról. Most Johnny Chung Lee kiterjeszti a képességeit:

eMotion+Wiimote in IR mode from Adrien Mondot on Vimeo.
A demo of some possibilities using eMotion with a wiimote in IR mode (à la Johnny Chung Lee).
The mac version of WiimoteWhiteboard by Uwe Schmidt is used to transmit the multipoints informations to eMotion via TUIO messages, uweschmidt.org.
The IR pens are the one from IRPensOnline.com
To have more informations about this software, visit adrienm.net/emotion/

USB-to-DVI adapter for six-screen spanning

Vagyis hat kijelzőt köthetünk egy számítógépre USB-n keresztűl. Hmmm..., éedekes és nem túl drága koncepció.

" Extra Small Design & Very Compatible
ViBook is possibly the smallest USB graphics solution currently on the market
Any display up to 22” supported:
1680x1050 wide
1600x1200
DVI or VGA (using the supplied high quality DVI-VGA cable accessory)
Compatible with Windows and Macintosh systems
Supports Hot Plug and Sleep/Hibernation

Innovative “Plug to Display” Concept
The compact size of ViBook allows users to directly plug to DVI displays using the supplied custom made adapter
Plug in ViBook USB-DVI cable and enjoy just a thin cable to connect your system
Turn DVI displays into convenient USB devices and connect them to virtually any system

ViBook VESA Cradle
Alternative mounting option allowing snap on of ViBook to displays
Connects VGA displays with the provided DVI-VGA high quality cable
Flexible solution

Pluggable Productivity
Once a display is turned into an USB enabled screen, you can plug it in any time you feel out of space as a productivity booster for the most complex activities. Use it as a dedicated screen to keep monitoring your stock trade markets or staying in touch with your Facebook network.

The Most Complete USB Graphics System
An unique and complete system is built around ViBook:
Different mounting options and accessories
High quality DVI VGA cable
Bundled in VT MultiDisplay full license software - $49 value
Optional longer USB cables (3 m, 10 ft)
Optional longer USB extension cable (5 m, 16 ft)
Optional longer DVI to VGA high quality cable (1.5 m, 5 ft) "
Link

WIIMOTE, WII GUITAR

A wii kontrollerek remekűl használhatók a vetítések vezérlésére. Most nézzünk két példát:

Live vidéo wiimote
Uploaded by hardbryan

" Control de la vidéo avec une manette de wii, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous voulez du "live vidéo wireless" dans vos soirées. Un concept innovant et amusant. "

How to VJ with a Wii Guitar
Uploaded by gabemac

" This is a tutorial to show how to use a Wii Guitar to control visuals on a mac for real time editing and effects. Software used is Darwinremote and Arkaos VJ. Music by Collide at collide.net. Video by GabeMac. "

Now on the Nintendo DS: OpenSoundControl

" Úgy néz ki végre tényleg beindult az elöregedett MIDI protokollt lecserélni tervezett OpenSoundControl (OSC) szekere. Egyre több szoftver szintetizátor, videós/VJ alkalmazás és standalone/plugin fejlesztőkörnyezet támogatja.
Most egy igen combos potenciális felhasználói tömeg, becslések szerint több mint 84 millió júzer használhatja immár az OSC-ot, ugyanis Tim Wood fejlesztésében megjelent a Nintendo DS-re is, a DSMI fejlesztői környezet/library kollekció keretében. Ezzel a tollat markolászó fejlesztők számára nyitott az út a nagyfelbontású protokoll használatához és rajta keresztül a számítógépes alkalmazások vezérléséhez.
További infók és letöltés Tim Wood weboldalán. "
( forrás: adsr )

" Big news from the homebrew Nintendo DS scene: OpenSoundControl is now supported, thanks to a community contribution from Tim Wood. That means you can drag your stylus around and send high-resolution data straight to software running on your computer. From the DSMI site:
OSC is an emerging standard for exchanging music control signals that is much more flexible and modern than MIDI. For example, OSC can directly communicate via network, so the PC-side DSMI server is not required.
fishuyo also made a nice demo with a Kaoss pad and sliders of the new OSC capabilities. It comes with a pd patch that is a nice little synth. Check out the demo’s source code! OSC is really easy to add to your application. And it’s the future! So, get libdsmi v3.0 now!
Add this to controller apps for the iPhone/iPod touch, and it’s easy to turn your mobile device into an additional controller. (Think an easy-to-add X/Y pad, for instance, that you can plop on that blank space on your keyboard.)
Full details:
http://dsmi.tobw.net/
I got lots of requests in our holiday guide survey for tutorials on Pd and tutorials on OSC, so – be sure you’re going to get a Pd + OSC tutorial!
For the record, this opens up OSC to as many as 84+ million units of hardware. (and that’s before you decide you want to get the new model just for the color red) "
( createdigitalmusic )